Slow day in the sports world yesterday….
HR Derby: Prince Fielder took the title of HR King this year, edging out Nelson Cruz in the final round 6-5. Hometown favorites Ryan Howard and Albert Pujols advanced to the 2nd round, but Fielder and Cruz knocked them out fairly easily. Could this thing get any longer? It took almost two hours just to get to the 2nd round! I’d rather take a Fatboy Fielder HR swing to the groin than listen to Chris Berman’s ‘back back back’ shtick for that long.
Pedro: Pedro Martinez arrived in Philly yesterday and is expected to take a physical today. The signing should become official sometime this afternoon, with the city of Philadelphia collectively yawning over this BS signing. I have to admit, I’ve warmed up to Pedro being the No.5 SP on the Phils over the last couple days. I’m fine with the signing as long as it’s not their last move – and as long as he brings mini-Pedro along with him. ASG: The All-Star game is tonight – woo hoo! Five Phillies are on the roster for tonight’s game, with Utley and Ibanez selected as two of the starters and batting 2nd and 5th, respectively. Ryan Howard, Shane Victorino and Jayson Werth will be reserves for National League team. The ASG sucks. I watch it, but it sucks. I’d say it’s the best out of the four major sports, but that’s not saying much when you consider the competition. The AL team has won 11 in a row, with 1 tie mixed in there for good measure. Wake me up on Thursday when baseball is back.
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